I became a caregiver in 2004 and spent 11 years in the field. I fell in love with the profession and took pride in the fact that I was able to provide care for people that could no longer provide the care for themselves. I really do enjoy helping families when they need that extra hand for a loved one, so that they can get much needed breaks, while knowing that their loved one is in the hands of someone that's trustworthy. I spent nine years with one client through an agency, and then I was private because I was referred to one client because I helped his sister with her husband. She was so pleased with the care that I provided, she reached out to me and asked if I would be willing to help her sibling and I did. I spent a year with him and was there when he passed. I always fall in love with my clients, and I make sure that I go above and beyond to make sure that they are cared for properly.
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
CareLinx home care services include housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, shopping, medication reminders, mobility assistance, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, exercise, companionship and more. Compared to traditional agencies, our caregiver services include four distinct advantages.
1. Preferred, high-quality care: CareLinx customers prefer our care over competitors’ by a factor of 10 to 1. You get to choose and interview the caregiver, resulting in a better match and higher quality care.
2. Uniquely affordable: as an online caregiver network with low overhead and zero markups on caregiver pay, our prices are up to 50 percent less than traditional senior care agencies.
3. Care advocates: our direct-hire model gives caregivers higher wages and flexible schedules, and consumers low prices. Everyone gets a better quality of life.
4. Peace of mind: in-home caregivers are background checked and technology-enabled to give you visibility and transparency in the home. Our app provides GPS clock-ins clock-outs, real-time secure messaging, and personalized digital care plan.